Shawn Cherian is a Partner at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), where he leads the firm’s investment strategy for enterprise. See sector focus and contact routes.
Shawn Cherian is a Partner at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), where he leads the firm’s investment strategy for enterprise software and cybersecurity, drawing on over 18 years of experience in those sectors. His investment thesis centers on climate tech, security, fintech, and transportation technology, with primary activity at the pre-seed and seed stages. Typical check sizes range from $3 million to $10 million, and while his lead or follow behavior is not explicitly detailed, his role suggests active involvement in early-stage deals. Notable portfolio companies where he serves on the board include Swimlane and Corelight, both cybersecurity firms. Cherian previously worked in investment banking at Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan, and later in corporate development at Cisco and as an investor at Third Point LLC. There is no publicly available distinctive point of view or published writing attributed to him in the search results.
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